Thursday, 5 June 2014

5.8 describe the arrangement and motion of particles in solids, liquids and gases

Solid:

  • Strong forces of attraction
  • Fixed regular arrangement
  • Particles vibrate about their fixed position
Liquid:
  • Weaker forces of attraction
  • Particles are close together but can slide past one another
  • More kinetic energy
  • Move in random directions
Gas:
  • Almost no forces of attraction
  • More kinetic energy than liquid
  • Free to move
  • Move in random directions at high speeds

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